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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.56, 22,016.82 and 8,880.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.56, 22,016.82 and 8,880.82 is: 12,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.56 : 22,016.82 = 8,880.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.56/22,016.82 = 8,880.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.56x = 22,016.82 × 8,880.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.56x = 195,527,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,527,415.39/15,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.27

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